Grandiose new year promises will get you nowhere fast. In true anti-resolution spirit, we asked our Q Advisory Board members to divulge the one simple health habit they swear by. Next up: John Berardi, Ph.D., nutrient biology expert and founder ofPrecision Nutrition, a nutritional coaching and education program. Here's what he had to say:

The Set-UpHow do massage therapists manage to go all day without aching hands? The key is making sure you’re positioned high enough above your partner. “If you put all the weight in your thumbs, you’re going to run out of steam,” says Burgess. “The massaging movement should come from the whole body — your shoulders, back and even legs — and you can only do that if you’re standing or kneeling.

Get to know the pomegranate, the ultimate January superfood.In Greek mythology, pomegranate seeds prove to be an irresistible temptation — poor Persephone finds herself chained to the Underworld after succumbing to just a few seeds. In modern kitchens, they're a bewitching and nutritious ingredient, if you can just figure out how to extract the ruby-like nuggets from their globular casing. (Tip: Cut the fruit in half then dunk the entire thing in a bowl of water, extracting the seeds with your hands while they're submerged). A welcome burst of color in January's bounty, pomegranates are a great source of potassium and fiber, and they're packed with antioxidants such as Vitamin C. One glass of pomegranate juice contains more antioxidants than a glass of red wine or a cup of green tea, according to a recent study from the University of California, Los Angeles — and, while I don't recommend a large glass of juice when you wake up, a splash of pomegranate nectar sweetens or "spices up" your first glass of water in the morning. Plus, pomegranates are a heart-healthy food that can help prevent the hardening of arteries and have the amazing ability to help lower "bad" LDL cholesterol and reduce high blood pressure. Add the seeds to your morning oatmeal, lunchtime salad or afternoon yogurt. Or try the recipe below: Healthy Pomegranate Muffins Makes 12 muffins Ingredients: 1½ c. whole wheat flour 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. ground flaxseeds 1 tbsp. ground chia seeds 1 tbsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. sea salt 2 c. Nature's Path SmartBran cereal 1¼ c. skim milk 1 egg ¼ c. chunky applesauce 1 tsp. cinnamon ¾-1 c. pomegranate seeds Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. 2. Stir together flour, sugar, flaxseeds, chia sees, baking powder and salt. 3. In separate large bowl, combine SmartBran and milk; let stand for 2-3 minutes. 4. Add egg and applesauce to the SmartBran and milk and mix well. 5. Add flour mixture and stir until combined. 6. Stir in pomegranate seeds. 7. Spoon into 2½-inch muffin tins with liners. Nationally recognized nutrition expert and author Keri Glassman (@KeriGlassman) is the founder and president of Nutritious Life, a nutrition practice based in New York City.